Mcnett Aquamira Water Treatment

by McNett

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Product Description

Aquamira water treatment drops are a safe and easy way to treat drinking water when hiking or traveling. Aquamira uses stabilized chlorine dioxide, a more effective germacide than iodine, and is free of iodine's unpleasant taste. The 1 oz. kit is compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket. Treats up to 30 gallons.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 1.2 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007KKYMM
• Item model number: 371242
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,284 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #13 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Kayaking
  • #20 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Hydration > Water Filters

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to iodine, October 14, 2005

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SDW - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mcnett Aquamira Water Treatment (Misc.)

I've used Aqua Mira on 2 backpacking trips thus far and it has been better than iodine. The only problem is spilling it when you mix both parts together and also keeping track of the time. Eventually, if you use this for over 2 weeks, you'll begin to taste it because it will build up in your bottle, however if you rinse your bottle out well, your water will barely have any Aqua Mira taste, if any.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, August 17, 2006

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John D. Goldsworthy "Radio Flyer (AT '04)" (Champion, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mcnett Aquamira Water Treatment (Misc.)

In 2004 during my hike of the Appalachian Trail, my water filter was nothing but headaches, clogging and maintence. I replaced the filter 2 weeks into my hike with Aqua Mira and used it extensively for the rest of the trip. I found only a slight chlorine taste, no worse than some city water I've had. The only issue was I couldn't drink my newly gathered water immediately, as one could with a filter. Water management had to be planned. I would take my breaks at or near a water source so I had the aloted time for parts A & B to mix properly. Then once at camp, first thing I would do is get and prepare my water, then move onto setting up camp. By the time I was done, I had water.

During my hike (and afterward) I used it without any problems and without contracting any sicknesses.

I liked the product so much, I'm back to purchase some more for an up coming hike I'm planning on the Ouachita Trail, in AR and OK.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight, No Taste ... and Works!, January 18, 2009

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Tim Warneka "Leadership Expert, Keynote Speak... (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mcnett Aquamira Water Treatment (Misc.)

I first used these drops when I spent two weeks with the American Red Cross post-Katrina in Southern Mississippi. Since then I've taken multiple back-packing trips and used these drops.

I've never gotten sick.

These drops are lightweight and have none of the headaches (or price) associated with mechanical water filters.

The only downside is that you have to wait a bit for the chemicals to mix with each other, and then with the water. The only time this was a problem was when I got off to a late start from a trailhead in the mountains of West Virgina, and ended up setting up a dry camp in the dark. (But that's just me being a bonehead.) I was pretty dry the next morning, but quickly found a stream and went to work. (Water never tasted so good! ;-)

I'll gladly plan my water stops out a bit in exchange for not having to deal with the expense and headaches of mechanical filters.

I'm taking my 11-year-old daughter on her first backpacking trip this spring, and I'm using this product.

Highly recommended.